MY JOURNEY TO BECOMING A TEACHER!

Hey everyone! Thank you so much for being here--it really means a lot to me. In this video I take you through my journey to becoming a teacher. It was long, but very rewarding in the end and I truly love what I do. Are you studying to be a teacher? Are you a teacher? Tell me in the comments!
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[@littlebitoffaith1705]

I feel like English teachers have the most effect on students tbh. Like no offense to other subject teachers but in my experience I always connect to my English teachers the most. My 7th grade English teacher helped me through my parents divorce. My freshmen English teacher helped me with my anxiety and depression. Now my junior English teacher is really helping me sit down and prepare for my life ahead. I’m actually looking into become a high school teacher. I would lOVE to be an English teacher, it seems so fun to teach and you can connect to today so easily. Sadly I’m horrible at anything English. I bet there are like 20+ mistakes in this comment. So I’m looking into math or history, really can’t decide. 🤷🏻‍♀️ but looking forward to life now! EDIT: Hey y’all! Update! I graduated highschool and am attending college in the fall for secondary education with history!

[@AllThingsWithLeo]

Ava Volling 😩😩😩 students like you are the reason I want to be a teacher!

[@sapphiresushi3437]

That’s the type of teacher I wanna be, I love reading and writing! I thought about becoming a freelance writer but then I realized that’s less of a stable job, and I don’t have many ideas.

[@MissFit2Teach]

What a beautiful thing to say 💝. As an English teacher, I have to agree with that unique bond you’re referring to, because the English department is ALL about making connections through the art of language. Best of luck to you, and keep going!

[@blendease3085]

Are you enjoying senior year now! 😌😌

[@aestheticvibes5798]

Ava Volling mine was really mean with me she was telling me that my english was bad and that i did a lot of mistakes and that i’ll never be good at it (it was in 6 th grade) soo yeah depends on the teacher.

[@tinawain4187]

I know no one will read this lol.... I studied biochemistry during my undergrad (I wanted to go to med school and become an orthopedic surgeon). Ever since a little kid I told myself that I wanted to become a surgeon. I always had the instinct of helping people and I LOVE, LOVEE science and medicine, still. However, I felt that it was not 100% my passion. I felt that because both my parents and especially my moms side of the family (my aunties, uncles, cousins,etc.) are all physicians, surgeons and businessman... I felt as if it was 75% me... I was worried and struggling my last semester of junior year through the end of my senior on what my path truly was. I CONSTANTLY prayed and asked God where he wanted me to be. It wasn’t until my last week of my undergraduate career that my physics professor gave my class and I a speech. She told us to make sure we had a plan b and c, because not everyone that graduates in their undergraduate field ends up working in such field. So, she gave examples (counselor, politics, business...) then she said teacher and that’s when I knew what my calling was. I loved spilling my knowledge to friends and family about things I knew and new things I learned (I even saw it while I was in undergrad.) I knew that teaching was my calling because I could not focus on anything but becoming a teacher.... To end this long story, I am currently in Grad school (first semester), working on getting my M. A. T. ( Masters of Arts in Teaching) for elementary education!! And I’m loving every minute of it.

[@DannyHauger]

Awesome! I would love to have you on our Inspiring Teachers show to tell your story!

[@katiwest-peters211]

This is a great story!!! My experience is almost identical to yours.... I’m majoring in history & am currently applying to MAT programs!!!! I plan to teach secondary education!!

[@sheezaali2225]

Ern Acquah similar to my story, thanks for sharing

[@artix123456789]

I had no idea you could go to school as a major in something else other than education for your bachelors. I thought you need a bachelors and masters to teach.

[@izzyacosta1099]

My story is similar to yours I was determined to be a registered nurse when I was in 8th grade since then I was healthcare related internships and clubs and I loved it but then I realize do I really want to be a nurse is this really my purpose but then I realize that teaching exist lol so I am going to change my major this semester now

[@lydiayoung2836]

“i just had to remember that i had future students rooting for me.” I LOVE THAT!!!! you are so inspiring! i’m currently in my first year of college as an elementary ed major and i LOVE it!!! but it’s so much harder than i would have ever expected and sometimes i feel super discouraged so thank for for reminding me of my end goal and that i am going to change lives one day!!!!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

They are rooting for you!!! You ARE changing lives

[@kamaca1219]

People don’t realize how hard it is to be a teacher! The courses aren’t “arts and crafts;” they’re all about understanding content SO well you could explain it to ANYONE. Keep your head up, girl! It’s worth it!

[@lydiayoung2836]

Katie Camp thank you for that!!!!

[@DannyHauger]

Congrats Lydia, thats awesome!! If you want to talk about it on our podcast that would be lovely!

[@chloebrunner1944]

What’s it like outside of class? The reality of grading, planning, receiving parents emails and other aspects of being a high school English teacher like ? How does it affect your personal life? Is it stressful? Can you have a fun and normal life outside of teaching? Love your channel and positivity. Makes my day! Cheers, Chloe

[@hayleydawn9823]

Can you do a video on your first year teaching? Was last year your first? If so, how did the tragedy impact your first year?

[@tashaleigh2621]

I think she taught in 2017 because she had I think 2 freshman students Alyssa and cara for there first year of high school x

[@lesly2127]

NONE of my teachers are as passionate and enthusiastic about teaching as you are. 😂 we need more more educators like you :’( 💗

[@falonmichalczyk9104]

I would love to see an apartment/house tour!! Your aesthetic is amazing

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Coming so soon!

[@sheillyjanice3514]

I have a silly question (I guess). Do you feel like you have to keep certain image outside your job? For example: how do you dress, who do you hang out with, where do you go, etc. You get the idea. Just curious. 💙 Look forward to exude that kind of passion for a job very soon.

[@sarahryan3036]

I’m starting my freshman year of college to become a high school English teacher and this is so helpful and gives me stuff to look forward to. Thank you for making this video!!

[@lizethsaucedo619]

Every single video I watch from you I always end up with a smile on my face! This felt so nice to hear! I’ve always wanted to be a teacher ever since I could remember! I’m a senior in high school and I am stressing out with all this college stuff but this just reminded me how much it’s all worth it. Thank you for all the positive energy you bring through your videos, they’re truly inspiring!

[@laurenmarsh4772]

you are so inspiring! your positivity and just general vibes motivate me. i love your happiness and excitement about teaching. i hope one day to become a teacher as well and seeing how much you love your job and how much it means to you just makes me want to do it even more!!

[@kayliedurrant9454]

i adore you! teaching is such a rewarding job for me but sometimes i just have days where i don’t know what i’m doing! and then i remember how the children look at me when i teach them something new and i see a “lightbulb” go off! AAH! i love watching your videos because they reset my mind and i am instantly overjoyed and ready to go to work the next day!

[@karen1893]

I am a senior and I am applying for an elementary education major.

[@Senababe096]

I’m studying to be a nurse and your videos still even inspire me even though our careers are different! I’m having a lot of hard days more than good studying for tests and clinicals and dealing with patients and assignments and it’s so hard I can’t even begin to explain but you opened my eyes that it isn’t forever and this will be over soon and my future patients are cheering me on ❤️

[@alexatorres9172]

I found your channel yesterday and I already watched all your videos. I wanna say you already inspire me and made me think of school a completely different way. I’m a sophomore in high school and this school year has been the worst year of my life. At my school teachers can’t even afford expo markers that work tbh but I hope the best for you and your students❤️❤️

[@roottoblossom9627]

Thanks for posting this. It's always so inspiring to hear others journey in becoming a teacher. I too always felt I wanted to be a teacher. It's so fun that you also loved teaching your sister too! I love being outside with kids and sharing nature with young children.

[@autumno.8949]

Thank you for sharing! I am currently an Elem./Middle School dual major with an ELA specialization, and let me tell you--it's trying sometimes! I'm getting prepped for my state's teaching exam and I cannot wait to start my career! I switched major three times before I realized that I was destined to be a teacher. Your videos are so relatable and inspiring. Thank you!

[@kyndallmae]

i just started watching your channel today, and i already love your channel so much. your positivity is like a breath of fresh air. thank you for making these videos. much love ❤️

[@kellyl5349]

Thank you!!! It's so nice to see a happy positive video about teaching to balance out all the negatives that I had been hearing that were giving me doubts about applying for a teacher certification program.

[@rosetempleton9710]

You are speaking straight to my heart!!! You have dismissed all my doubts about being a future teacher!! Love your soul

[@bryblio]

Your videos are lifesavers when it comes to getting motivated! They’re the perfect reminders of what I’m going to school for and WHY I’m doing this! Much love, 💗💗

[@SW-to8cf]

You are so positive, passionate, and inspiring. I’m majoring in English for Secondary Education. I love your videos and I think a series on your journey would be awesome. Thank you for making these videos and showing teaching in a positive light, it’s rare to find passionate teachers nowadays. I’m sure your students adore you!

[@jacqueb1441]

I just love your personality!! I was a cosmetologist for 20 years. I loved my kid clients and started specializing working with special needs. Now I’ve decided to go into teaching.

[@rachmusicc]

this made me smile SO much i love you, i related so much to a lot of this - I used to always write pretend parents night reports and pretend i was a teacher when i was little, and always loved english. I've known for years that i wanna work with kids, but kept changing my mind on what i want to do - I've taught in nurseries (age 0-5) while studying media in university (i'm in second year), and I'm starting a job as a nursing assistant while still in uni in order to work in pediatric wards, but there's just something about imagining myself in a classroom like you say helping and planning lessons and inspiring kids that just make me like YES and so happy and i think i finally know for sure what i wanna do! i just wanna say thank you for being a rly big part of that with your KZbin videos, I'm sure ur students love you and you're the most awesome teacher

[@AndreaGarcia-zb1jm]

Love you so much!! You’re such an inspiration! I’m going to start going back to school so I can be become a teacher myself and watching your videos is always such an inspiration and gets me soooo excited to start my own journey! A step by step series would be awesome!!! 💕

[@shianneterrazas6350]

I found you about 6 months ago & I instantly felt this huge connection to you. I love how much you care about your student and it truly shows. I love your energy! I’ve known I wanted to be a teacher since I was 5 years old, so this video made me feel even more connected to you! I’m in my first year of college right now & all your videos make me so excited to finally become a teacher! Although our preferences on grade level & subjects are different, I can tell we have the same love & desire for teaching

[@roderickwoodard1415]

After I received my Master’s in Elementary Education, I knew I wanted to teach elementary school. I teach third grade at the same elementary school I attended as a child. I LOVE teaching Math and Reading because literacy spreads across all subject areas. I am definitely preparing my kiddos for their future journey! 😀. I thank you for your positivity, encouragement, and your inspiration! 😀 Have a happy Thanksgiving! 😀

[@randicandy10]

I just recently discovered your videos and they really help me stay optimistic about teaching as a career on days when I feel uncertain or unsupported by family/friends. Plus, it’s so cool to know that you were a fellow FSU student in education! I’m in the FSU teach program for environmental science, and this will be my senior year, so the anxiety of finally getting out there in the world is setting in now. Especially knowing that I will be a VERY young teacher, at 20 when I graduate. Thank you so much for helping me push past the stress a little and start to get excited about my future! 😊 I’ve seen a couple other comments suggesting this, but it would be super awesome to see a budgeting video about how you budget for a teacher’s salary (especially because I’m also here in FL, and we definitely don’t have the best salaries in the world for educators).

[@mapylopez4825]

I am actually on my way to applying for P.A school (physician assistant) even though I am not gonna be a teacher your story really resonated with me. I knew that I wanted to be in medical field ever since I was a little girl as well, and even played doctor too lol. I know my journey is still a long one but your advice and stories really motivate me to keep going. Hope one day I can become a P.A that give light and hope to my future patients just like you do for your students:) Hearing you talk about how you love your high school experience really makes me wish that mine had been like that. Before entering high school I was hoping to do many things and had many expectations, but unfortunately it didn't worked out for me. I only have very few happy moments from my high school experience but most of them are painful. It's sad that even just looking at my high school triggers so many bad memories.

[@ashleycloud1567]

I love you saying that you had to remember that you had future students rooting for you! I’m in school for Nursing & feel that I can use a “my future patients are rooting for me” mentality! That’s such an inspirational way of thinking.

[@marisamitchell8611]

I'm thankful for your positive outlook on life & that you share it with us! You are so inspiring!

[@livinglavi]

So happy I found your channel. At 28 I finally realised that I cant hide from my calling. I love your passion about teaching. I have this, I can do this. With work and family and I just started teacher college. I know it will be hard but we all will make it.

[@leeanarajpaulsingh7768]

I agree with you one hundred percent. I’m a future teacher in college and a substitute teacher right now, and being a sub confirms my love for education. I can vogue and say that you will have good and bad days but you will have those super special days when you know that’s what your meant to do. I can’t wait to become a teacher!

[@nancyxabigail5388]

I just switched my major to early childhood education I’ve always loved working with kids and watching you makes me even more motivated and excited for this new journey

[@irettareginahanson1331]

Lately I've been thinking about a teaching career. When you said that you used to play school with your sister as a kid, it took me back to a memory of when I was teaching English to my Spanish speaking grandma and baby sitter. Sometimes there are clues to what our purpose is in simple childhood joys. Thank you for the reminder.

[@LeoMdred]

We are so alike! I’m only 14 almost 15 and my whole life I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. I pretend to teach a class and grade and do all the teacher stuff! You inspire me to be a teacher when I grow up! I haven’t decided what grade I want to teach! Being a teacher is something I want to do!! Thank you 💖

[@kathrynberggren7645]

This is seriously so sweet! You are so cute and your passion for teaching, your students, and your heart to make a difference is so inspiring! I have decided to be a teacher and your videos have really helped with that decision! Thanks for what you do!

[@missb3351]

i love your story. it is so cool that you get to teach at your old high school! i am in an elementary education program right now and just finished my first semester in a first grade classroom. next semester i have eighth grade science! i am excited to observe such a vast difference between student ages and find where my heart wants to be.

[@idkemmaa]

videos on your journey are so helpful! I’m currently in my 3rd year at my university going into elementary education and figuring this whole journey is so hard since I’m first generation! Just wanted to say you’re so inspiring!! 🦋🧡

[@alyssarivera4321]

I HIGHKEY want to teach at my own high school later on in my life. I go to a performing and visual arts school, so half of our day is our art area (I’m in theatre). ALL of my teachers are so inspiring and have shaped me in so many ways and I just love them and the school. They’ve changed my LIFE. Because of them, I’d love to come back one day! I love helping the freshman with their English and Biology homework, and coaching them with their scenes!!! I hope to get a TA position next year (my senior year). I’m not sure if I want to pursue a conservatory style theatre program after school or an education degree, but I know I’d love to revisit my highschool and teach later on. Thank you so much! You’re so inspiring!

[@sydneesmith312]

I'm currently in my third year of English education. This quarter has tested me to my absolute limits. I've had moments of thinking I should and would give up. But watching content like this makes me know it will all be worth it in the end! Thank you

[@gracieladuran4881]

I just got accepted into the Urban Elementry Education program at my University! I am excited and very motivated, I am a first generation college student, ESL student, Latina, and a daughter of immigrant parents! I want to be the Latina teacher I never had growing up! Every time I feel stressed, I watch your videos, they inspire me soo much, and make me feel more passionate and excited about becoming a elementary teacher!

[@eleanaevans2345]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I can't wait until I have my own 2nd grade classroom! I am in a 3rd grade classroom this year and each quarter I have to teach 2-3 reading/writing lessons which is something I am struggling with because I never really was passionate about literacy. I am getting the hang of it but you are so inspiring and you continue to bring me hope! Please do a tour soon and make a stop in Seattle!

[@BubsGirl1000]

I’m currently a junior studying to be an elementary education major. I love watching your videos. You are such an inspiring teacher! I hope I can touch the lives of many students like you!

[@blciffa]

I'm a high school English teacher in Florida too. I'd love to hear the difficult parts and how you got over them. I feel every year gets harder. I love your energy and enthusiasm.

[@paolacloninger3629]

Brittany, you have no idea how inspirational this video is to me. I am currently in my second year of college and next year I will begin my education courses. I decided to pursue my special education/elementary education dual license and I found out I will have to be in school an extra year. I was so bummed out but like you said, I know my future students are rooting for me and I know that they will need me. I absolutely cannot wait to be a teacher. Thank you for your inspiration. ❤️❤️❤️

[@derrymoore7901]

Recently, I have been focused on becoming a Lawyer. But, after watching your channel over the last few months I have realized having a job with good money isn't the only factor in live. It's also to do a job that you love. So in that not, I would love to become an educator to help young people like myself to grow up in a safe space and have a good life. Thank you so much x🥰 p.s, Great Video this week again 💓x

[@stephanieespinosa6922]

Your personality literally always makes my day! I’m not studying to become a teacher haha, but just watching your videos puts me in a better mood! I think it’s so crazy that we’re both from south florida and i’m actually a senior at fsu right now, haha :)

[@lindseynovakowski4344]

I seriously just love your channel! I had wanted to be a high school history teacher forever and did a paraprofessional certificate just so I could support myself better while I finished my history degree, and while I was a para I lost my passion for working in schools. All of the teachers seemed so grumpy, the students were difficult, and it just was a really stressful and anxiety-inducing time. I applied to teaching school but never followed through on it. But, after some time away from the school system, I see now that being a para just wasn't the right fit for me. What I really want is my own classroom and my own students and lesson plans and I so, so, SO appreciate your videos and your passion for teaching, especially high school kids because that's what I want to teach! Anyways, hopefully I'll be able to start teaching school next year and get back into it and I'm so glad I have your videos to watch to keep me inspired and to keep reminding me of why I want to go into such a difficult career. It's all about making a difference and making the world a brighter place. Thanks for sharing, girl, and keep up the awesome videos.

[@emilysewell3397]

I would love more videos on this topic!! I have so many questions!! Maybe you could film a Q&A? :) Did you have to submit an edTPA portfolio for your program? What are some key organizational/practical tips for going into the interview stage at the end of your program? What was your first year of teaching like? What were/are your biggest fears about being a teacher? What is something about teaching that you still haven’t figured out yet? 💕💕💕

[@gabihernandez2102]

exactly what I needed to hear

[@alondragarcia5798]

This was an amazing video! I love you so much already and this is barely the third video I watch of you! 😭❤️✨ you are a true role model. DO SOMETHING ELSE LIKE THIS AGAIN!

[@Brianna-ue8iw]

I needed this! I’m an Elementary Ed major & I feel like I am going through so much right now, I feel like it’s impossible to get things done & get ahead. Thank you for always being there for me when I need it most! I love you Brit! ❤️

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Love you girl. You can do this.

[@peacelovepulse]

OK THAT SWEATER IS EVERYTHING. I LOVE. GOODBYE Also, thanks for this video. I'm supposed to graduate next month and It's been my most stressful semester in fear that I'm not going to pass all my classes and everything idk AHHHH but I totally needed those words of encouragement

[@blairpulido8594]

I always love to watch you because you are so positive, free spirit and just yourself!!!

[@sophiebernheim3701]

I’m a freshman in high school and I want to be an English teacher as well. I just think that it is so interesting that words can make people feel such strong emotions!! Thanks for this vid, I had a lot of questions!!

[@jessicasanchez6038]

I’m 15 and have constantly changed my mind about what career I wanted to pursue but once I found your channel, it made it very clear to me that i wanted to educate. I find it my purpose in life to help people and would love to be an english high school teacher because of my passion for literature and I want to be able to engage with my students and have conversations with them that you can’t necessarily have with elementary/ middle school students. Thank you for being a ray of light through dark times. Your hard work and dedication is appreciated and doesn’t go unnoticed, thank you.

[@LailaLuv11]

I just found your channel and i’m obsessed!! it’s been my dream my whole life to be an elementary teacher so your videos are so inspiring. you’re like pure sunshine i wish you were my teacher in hs!!!

[@aishazafar4681]

Yes, i've been waiting for this type of video! Thank you so much!

[@leslytavarez6231]

I just discovered your channel and it’s literally the best and so inspiring, ik I one day want to be a high school teacher and this just inspires me to go through with it, thank you 🧡

[@ginasoave2946]

I am currently a college senior and am one semester away from student teaching. I was telling some of my classmates how nervous I was to be in the high school because I feel as if the students won't listen to me (did I mention im 4'11!!?) My classmates told me about your videos and I just started watching them and I am IN LOVE! You inspire me to be a stronger future educator and I think you are so strong for continuing your profession even after everything you've been through. Thank you for helping me and helping so many other people!

[@Kaykaystarr100]

Not going to lie I had the biggest smile when you said you went to FSU (so did I) and I worked very closely with FSU’s educational majors you are a phenomenal group! I love your passion our kids need you!

[@carterwarner1416]

Love this! Love you! Happy thanksgiving 💛

[@mgracex]

sat in my uni flat watching this + i feel so inspired thank you!! 💓💓

[@mariannamiranda9858]

Hearing that my future students are rooting for me instantly gave me motivation 😭

[@elliecraig94]

I'm so happy you posted this video!! For a while I've been wanting to be a 1st grade teacher because I HATED 1st grade, my teachers were mean and evil. They didn't treat us with love or cared about us. So, I hope I can change the world somehow❤️

[@meg5877]

I love seeing how passionate you are about your career. It warms my heart to see somebody with genuine love and care for their students, and a genuine desire to teach. Weirdly enough, though, you inspired me NOT to teach! I had this idea of being a teacher since I was about 15 or 16, I love English, I love that teen age group, but through seeing how much you love being a teacher, I realized I have no real passion for it (at least not right now). I'm grateful to have learned that. But of course I'll always watch your videos! I have a lot of admiration for the work you do and the joy you take in doing it!

[@idanehaitou4573]

Thank you for sharing ! ❤

[@quinnwilliams7458]

I am only 15 but you really inspire me to become a teacher! I have had and have really great teachers this year so thank you for allowing me to peek into what being a teacher is like! Thanks!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

You are so so sweet!!!

[@rileyp8877]

I’ve wanted to be a teacher since I was very little, and I always knew I wanted to teach elementary kids. But I’ve been thinking about teaching in a high school and after watching this it opened my eyes a lot and I am very thankful that you made this video💜

[@dariannicole557]

I’ll be an elementary teacher next year in Nashville and I’m so excited, especially seeing your videos ❤️

[@saralawson5806]

love starting my morning off with a smile! :)

[@mariebernard183]

Great video. I’m in my last prerequisites classes was going for nursing, now having second thoughts about it and thinking about education

[@CaitLovesMusic13]

i'm currently in my second year of college, going for biology in secondary education. it wasn't something i chose until high school because until then, i hated science. but my freshman year, i had a biology teacher that changed that. i finally got to learn things hands-on and in detail. i had already known that i wanted to work with teenagers and be a good influence in the future. it just made sense to combine that with my passion for learning and my blooming passion for science, and the college i was accepted to had a stem education program. though i haven't hit the hardest upper level classes yet or taken those qualifying exams, i feel so secure in my choice because i love the classes i'm in. i have never felt so passionate about anything, but i could talk about science and education for days! it really inspires me to see you have a similar passion and use it so well. i just know you're making a difference on your students' lives, and it makes me all the more excited for my future career!

[@EatSprinkles13]

I wish you would ramble! Make a 30 minute long video! I want to hear it!! I’m nearing the end of my college journey and i’m becoming a teacher also and I need to hear this stuff, the good and the bad! Let it spill ❤️❤️

[@suecluck]

You inspire me to be a better teacher in so many ways. Thank you for sharing such great and personal stories to spread light and love. Enjoy your break! XO

[@fivefootoneteacher]

This means so much--thank you for sharing that! AND YOU TOO!

[@jennyarzate3560]

I really needed to hear this! Thank you! ❤️

[@laurenc7911]

i’m only a sophmore in high school but u have really inspired me to be a teacher !!! i just recently found ur channel and love how pacionate u are about ur job!!!

[@allisonweaver1001]

I loved this video! You are a blessing and a constant motivator for me !

[@jessicawomack9924]

I just applied back to college to finish my associates and go on for my bachelors...I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. I am planning to major in English and minor in music. I would like to teach high school English or choral music! I took time off after high school to get married and have babies...when you talked about feeling a connection to your high school, I felt that! I get to go back and be apart of my child’s activities and the high school just draws me! Thank you for this video!

[@Valiantempowerment]

You're such an inspiration!

[@DanielleEmmie]

i major in special education and i'm in my first week of internship! i was assigned to children with ASD and though it's entirely draining (as expected because teaching requires tons of energy and focus), i'm loving every experience of it!! i've had my fair share of doubts with my chosen career, months and months passed by bleak, but now i wake up and go to bed thinking about my students!! i've never been SO excited and happy and fullfilled!!! our dean here always reminds us to push through because our future students are waiting for us! thought i'd share with all of you the motto that we live by in my uni: WE'RE HERE TO TEACH MINDS, TOUCH HEARTS, AND TRANSFORM LIVES! 💕 sending much love and warm hugs all the way from the Philippines!! ✨😘🥰

[@schemarr]

Im in my junior year of college studying journalism, but after watching your videos for a month or so, I realized that my true passion isn’t journalism at all. I realized that I want to become a teacher. You are so positive and passionate and inspiring and I think you’ve made me realize what I want to do with the rest of my life (just as a true teacher would do!). Hopefully this isn’t just a phase and I’ve actually found my life’s purpose because it would be a big step to change my entire life track. But I really think it’s something I want to do with my life!

[@anoeshkamohan7118]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for making this video. It really means a lot to me❤love you!!!! Greatings from Aruba

[@meghanwilliamson77]

i’ve always wanted to be a teacher but my family thinks i’m too introverted and that i’m way too smart to get paid such a low amount. i really have a passion for kids and i’ve always loved helping my friends learn things they don’t understand that i do. this video helped me realize that i really truly do want to be a teacher and now i have to convince my family that my knowledge will help me be a better teacher. sending love from jacksonville, fl!!

[@jaylarae7707]

I’m in my final internship right now! This video was so great and helped me remember why I’m doing this. I have 5 more classes to take in the new year and then I too will be a teacher! 😍 And I was just like you- I always forced my friends and family to play “school” with me, and I would ALWAYS be the teacher lol! I’ve always known it’s what I want to do, just like you 😊

[@rebeccaleee]

This video was so helpful! Love your videos!

[@somebody7270]

I am grateful you chose to be a teacher. Thanks for your videos.

[@alexandercruz2]

thank you for this came across your video currently trying to finish school and kinda losing that motivation/drive to stride forward thanks for this great video you jiat got a new sub!

[@charlotteboyd9001]

I loved this video! I want to be a teacher probably English or History. You are a big inspiration for me 💗

[@jessyav]

You absolutely inspire me ❤️ I’m in college majoring in Early Childhood Education, & I simply just can’t wait to become a teacher !!

[@celineesmeralda4803]

I love her ! She’s help me to decide that I want to be an English teacher as well! 💗

[@jbismylifesaver]

I’m a college junior majoring in History 7-12. You are truly inspirational!❤️

[@ashlynnspulak954]

I literally love love love you! You’re so perfect!😍

[@h3adswillr0ll]

Can you make a video more about applying for jobs? Last May, I graduated with my bachelors in early childhood/childhood education and I am now a New York State certified teacher for children from birth through 6th grade. I’m also just finishing up my first semester of grad school, in a masters Literacy Specialist program so that I can soon become a certified reading teacher as well! Currently I am employed as a full-time building substitute (don’t have my own classroom or benefits yet) and some of my most discouraging thoughts include “you’re never gonna get your own classroom” even though I know I will at some point... it’s just hard to stay positive! Teaching in New York State is such a blessing because they treat teachers SO well, but with that comes competitive job searching. Tips on standing out?! Thank you. ❤️

[@DannyHauger]

That would make a great episode for a future podcast of ours, if you want to ask a question we would be glad to answer it!!

[@isidoramartinez6510]

Gwyneth P. Hello, did you get a job?

[@christiancorrales136]

Thanks for your video, it was really inspiring for me!! 😍

[@jennalauren8401]

Taking my first teacher certification exam next week!! Excited to be starting student teaching next month. I love this video!

[@nicolelynn4178]

So cool that you went to FSU!! I’m almost done with my AA then transferring there to study social science education :)

[@alexisb829]

I know this is a little late but.. Honestly the fact that you went back to the school that you fell in love with and felt the most comfortable to teach at I believe is not crazy! I am going into elementary education and will be teaching 2nd grade and I plan on returning to my elementary school.. because that made the biggest impact on me where I fell in love with learning at such an earlier age and want to make an impact on the little ones. Hoping I can make an impact on their lives as my teachers did with mine. I am so excited to be on this journey and your videos help so much!!!💜💜

[@marlentorres2014]

You are such an inspiration